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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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