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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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