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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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