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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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