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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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