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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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