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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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