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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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