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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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