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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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