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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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