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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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