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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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