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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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