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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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