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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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