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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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