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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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