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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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