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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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