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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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