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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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