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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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