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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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