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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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