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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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