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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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