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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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