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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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