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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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