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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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