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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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