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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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