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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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