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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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