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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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