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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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