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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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