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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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