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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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