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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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