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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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