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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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