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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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