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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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