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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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