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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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