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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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