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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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