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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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