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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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