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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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