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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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