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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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