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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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