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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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