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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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