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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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