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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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