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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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