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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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