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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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