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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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