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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies 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 stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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