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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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