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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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