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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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