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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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