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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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