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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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