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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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