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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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