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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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