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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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