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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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