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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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