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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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