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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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