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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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