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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key 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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