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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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