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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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