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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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