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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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