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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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