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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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