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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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