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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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