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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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