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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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