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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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