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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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