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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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