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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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