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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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