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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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