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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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