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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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