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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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