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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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