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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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