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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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