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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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