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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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