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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers 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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