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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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