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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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