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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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