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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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