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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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