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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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