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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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