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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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