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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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