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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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