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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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