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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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