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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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