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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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