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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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