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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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