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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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