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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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