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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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