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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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