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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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