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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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