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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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