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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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