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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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