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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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