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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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