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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers 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 experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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