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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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