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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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