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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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