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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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