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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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