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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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