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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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