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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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