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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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