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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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