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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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