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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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