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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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