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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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