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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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