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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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