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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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