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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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