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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? 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 MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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