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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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