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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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