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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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