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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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