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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important 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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