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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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