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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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