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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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