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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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