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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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