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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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