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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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