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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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