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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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