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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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