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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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