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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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