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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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