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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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