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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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