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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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