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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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