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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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