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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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