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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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