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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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