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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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