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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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