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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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