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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources