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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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