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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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