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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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