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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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