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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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