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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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