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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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