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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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