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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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