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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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