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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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