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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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