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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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