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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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