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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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