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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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