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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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