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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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