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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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