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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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