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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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