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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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