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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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