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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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