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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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