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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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