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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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