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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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