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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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