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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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