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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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