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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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