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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling 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 amazing new book also considers the 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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