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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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