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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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