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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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