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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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