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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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