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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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