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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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