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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)