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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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