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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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