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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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