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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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