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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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