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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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