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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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