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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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