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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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