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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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