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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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