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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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