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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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