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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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