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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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