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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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