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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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