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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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