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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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