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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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