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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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