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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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