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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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