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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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