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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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