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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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