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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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