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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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