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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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