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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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