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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum 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 gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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