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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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