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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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