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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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