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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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