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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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