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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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