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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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