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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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