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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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