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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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