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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating 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 new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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