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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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