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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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