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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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