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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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