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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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