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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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