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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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