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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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