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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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