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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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