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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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