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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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