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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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