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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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