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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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