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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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