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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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