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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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