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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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