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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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