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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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