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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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