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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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