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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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