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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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