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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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