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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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