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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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