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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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