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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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