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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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