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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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