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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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