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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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