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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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