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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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