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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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