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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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