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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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