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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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