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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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