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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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