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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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