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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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