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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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