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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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