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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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