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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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