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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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