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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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