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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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