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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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