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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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