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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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