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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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