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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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