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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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