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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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