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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating 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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