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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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