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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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