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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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