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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes 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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