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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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