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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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