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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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