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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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