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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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