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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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