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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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