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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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