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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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