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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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