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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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