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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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