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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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