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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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