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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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