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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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