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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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