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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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