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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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