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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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