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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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