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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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