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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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