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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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