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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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