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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information 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 these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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