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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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