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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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