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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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