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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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