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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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