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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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