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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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