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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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