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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key 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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