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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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