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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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