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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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