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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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