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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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