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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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