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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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