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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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