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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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