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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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