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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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