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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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