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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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