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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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