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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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