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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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