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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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