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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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