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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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