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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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