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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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