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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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