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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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