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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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