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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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