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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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