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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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