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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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