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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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