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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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