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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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