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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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