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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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