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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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