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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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