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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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