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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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