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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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