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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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