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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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