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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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