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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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