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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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