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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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