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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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