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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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