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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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