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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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