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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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