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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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