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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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