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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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