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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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