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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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