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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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