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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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