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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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