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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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