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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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