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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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