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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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