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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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