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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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