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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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