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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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