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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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