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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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