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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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