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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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