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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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