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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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