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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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