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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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