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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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