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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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