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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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