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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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