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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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