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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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