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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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