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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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