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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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