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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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