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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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