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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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