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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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