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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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