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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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