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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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