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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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