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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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