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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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