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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need 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 resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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