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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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