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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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