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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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