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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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