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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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