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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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