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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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