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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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