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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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