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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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