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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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