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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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