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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 (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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