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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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