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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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