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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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