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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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