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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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