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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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