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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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