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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended 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 we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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