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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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