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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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