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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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