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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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