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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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