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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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