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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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