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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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