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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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