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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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