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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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