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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models 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 educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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