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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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