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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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