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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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