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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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