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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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