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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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