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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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