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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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