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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes 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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