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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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