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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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 abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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