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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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