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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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