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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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