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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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