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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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