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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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