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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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