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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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