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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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