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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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