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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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