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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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